Assistant Professor of Psychology

Ferrum College • Ferrum, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Ferrum College invites applications for a full time faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications, to begin August 2026. We seek a student-centered educator committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching who can contribute to a vibrant psychology curriculum in a small liberal arts setting. The successful candidate will teach Introductory Psychology and a range of upper-level psychology courses aligned with their expertise and departmental needs. Area of interest include, but are not limited to:Clinical or Counseling Pyschology Industrial-Organizational Psychology Health Psychology Sport Psychology Social Psychology Personality Psychology Multicultural Psychology This position offers the opportunity to work closely with students through teaching, mentorship, and experiential learning in a collaborative academic environment.

Requirements

• For Instructor rank: Master's degree in Psychology or a closely related field.
• For Assistant Professor (tenure-track): Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field (ABD considered).
• Demonstrated ability to teach Introductory Psychology.
• Commitment to teaching in a student-focused liberal arts environment.

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching experience.
• Ability to teach a variety of upper-level psychology courses.
• Evidence of effective and innovative undergraduate teaching.
• Experience incorporating inclusive pedagogies and instructional technologies.
• For tenure-track candidates, evidence of or potential for scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate psychology courses, including Introductory Psychology and upper-level electives.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Participate in departmental and college committees.
• Support experiential learning opportunities such as student research or applied experiences.
• Maintain professional engagement in the field, including scholarly activity for tenure-track candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree